New Kensington, Pennsylvania
New Kensington: city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
New Kensington is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,116 and a population density of 3,115 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,188 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about New Kensington
| Population | 12,188 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Area | 4.21 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5698,-79.7648 |
| Altitude | 1,110 feet / 338.3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:27:22 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 15068 |
| Density | 2,895 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
New Kensington is located at 40°34'11"N 79°45'53"W (40.5697900, -79.7647700).
New Kensington map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Isolated rain showers between 4am and 5am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 7 mph....
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of New Kensington
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of New Kensington decreased by 7.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,116 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,037 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,951 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,885 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,785 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,685 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,574 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,455 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,370 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,292 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,188 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Kensington
1Barking Slopes Conservation Area
501 Barking Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068, United States View details
Phone: +14127412750
People born in New Kensington (35)
People born in New Kensington, including basketball player and coach Buddy Jeannette, photojournalist Eddie Adams, politician Elaine Noble, .
More notable people
- William Kenneth Hartmann (American astronomer) he was born in 06/06/1939
- Charles Haskins Townsend (American zoologist) he was born in 01/01/1859
- William Thomas McKinley (American composer and executive) he was born in 09/12/1938
- Harry Zeller (American basketball player) he was born in 10/07/1918
- Thomas Tymoczko (philosopher) he was born in 01/09/1943
- Al DeMao (American football player (1920-2008)) he was born in 29/02/1920
- Alexander Frank Bell (American football player and coach (1915-1986)) he was born in 12/08/1915
- Donetta W. Ambrose (United States federal judge) she was born in 05/11/1945
- Frank Marchlewski (American football player (1943-2016)) he was born in 14/10/1943
- Greg Meisner (American football player) he was born in 23/04/1959
- James Patrick Herron (American football player and coach (1894-1967)) he was born in 12/08/1894
- Jeffrey A. Hart (American political scientist) he was born in 29/12/1947
- Joe Englert (American restaurateur) he was born in 01/01/1961
- John E. Pallone (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1960
- Kenneth Melani (American physician) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Louie Pessolano (American football player (1907-1983)) he was born in 23/02/1907
- Ralph Fritz (American football player (1917-2002)) he was born in 23/11/1917
- Ron Nery (American football player (1934-2002)) he was born in 30/12/1934
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Kensington, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211635 | Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum (PA) | 15084 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Kensington, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to New Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Kensington Post Office | New Kensington (PA) | 15068 |
Other cities in Westmoreland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Scottdale | 4,060 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Irwin | 3,716 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Youngwood | 2,828 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
| West Newton | 2,464 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
New Kensington distances to largest Pennsylvania cities